Why Don’t Consumers Have More Access To Supported Employment?

Accessing supported employment services can be a challenge for consumers with serious mental illness (SMI). Only about 2.1% of consumers with SMI who received mental health services through their state mental health agency had access to supported employment (SE) in 2016—with accessing ranging across states from nearly 28% in Vermont to 0% in 11 states (see 2% Of People With SMI Receiving Public Mental Health Services Receive Supported Employment Services).

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